Pakistan’s research landscape is flourishing, with several institutions making substantial contributions to global scientific knowledge. In this blog post, we will explore the Top Pakistani Universities with the most scientists featured in the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier 2024 list of the most influential researchers worldwide. You can also explore this article, which explains the world’s top 2% scientists list by Stanford University: https://topresearcherslist.com/. A new Top 2% Scientists Website has been created, with a user-friendly design that provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for exploring Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers. Let us go through the Top Institutions in this list for 2024 from Pakistan.
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF)
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), is Pakistan’s leading research institution, with 54 scientists featured on the list. UAF’s focus on agricultural research has profoundly impacted food security, sustainability, and the rural economy in Pakistan, making it a crucial player in national and global research efforts.
Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF)
In second place is Government College University Faisalabad, with 47 researchers recognized for their impactful work. GCUF’s growing research profile is notable, particularly in social sciences, natural sciences, and economics.
National University of Sciences and Technology
With 43 scientists on the list, NUST is celebrated for its contributions to engineering, information technology, and defense studies. It continues to be a research hub for innovation in Pakistan’s STEM fields.
University of the Punjab
The University of Punjab, based in Lahore, comes next with 42 recognized researchers. As one of the oldest universities in Pakistan, PU’s research spans numerous disciplines, from humanities to life sciences.
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) features 41 researchers on the list, cementing its place as a rising institution for scientific research in southern Punjab.
Other Notable Pakistani Institutions
Several other Pakistani universities have made significant contributions to the list:
- Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) (40 scientists)
- Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) (22 scientists)
- Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) (20 scientists)
- The Aga Khan University (AKU) (19 scientists)
- COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) (19 scientists)
The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the top Pakistani research institutes and their respective number of scientists featured in the Stanford/Elsevier 2024 list of the most influential researchers:
| Institute Name | # Scientists |
|---|---|
| University of Agriculture, Faisalabad | 54 |
| Government College University Faisalabad | 47 |
| National University of Sciences and Technology | 43 |
| University of the Punjab | 42 |
| The Islamia University of Bahawalpur | 41 |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | 40 |
| Bahauddin Zakariya University | 22 |
| Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan | 20 |
| The Aga Khan University | 19 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad | 19 |
| University of Karachi | 16 |
| COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Lahore | 15 |
| University of Peshawar | 15 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus | 15 |
| University of Lahore | 15 |
| University of Malakand | 13 |
| University of Management and Technology Lahore | 13 |
| University of Education | 12 |
| University of Sargodha | 11 |
| Hazara University Pakistan | 11 |
| Riphah International University | 11 |
| Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology | 9 |
| PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi | 9 |
| Kohat University of Science and Technology (KUST) | 9 |
| University of Gujrat | 9 |
| Government College University Lahore | 9 |
| International Islamic University, Islamabad | 8 |
| The University of Haripur | 8 |
| University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore | 8 |
| Islamia College, Peshawar | 7 |
| Air University Islamabad | 7 |
| University of Sindh | 7 |
| Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences | 6 |
| University of Central Punjab | 6 |
| National Textile University Faisalabad | 6 |
| University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore | 6 |
| University of Okara | 6 |
| University of Engineering and Technology Taxila | 5 |
| University of Sahiwal | 5 |
| Gomal University | 5 |
| University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir | 5 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus | 5 |
| Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad | 4 |
| The University of Agriculture, Peshawar | 4 |
| Bahria University | 4 |
| Bacha Khan University | 4 |
| Lahore College for Women University | 4 |
| Lahore University of Management Sciences | 4 |
| Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology | 4 |
| Ilma University | 4 |
| Iqra University | 4 |
| Capital University of Science & Technology | 4 |
| University of Swabi | 4 |
| University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar | 3 |
| Mehran University of Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| National Skills University | 3 |
| Sukkur IBA University | 3 |
| University of Sialkot | 3 |
| National University of Medical Sciences | 3 |
| National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Pakistan | 3 |
| Fatima Jinnah Women University | 3 |
| University of Wah | 3 |
| University of Engineering & Technology Mardan | 3 |
| Forman Christian College Lahore | 3 |
| HITEC University | 3 |
| Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) | 3 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad, Wah Campus | 3 |
| Dow University of Health Sciences Pakistan | 2 |
| University of Science and Technology Bannu | 2 |
| University of Chakwal | 2 |
| Sindh Agriculture University | 2 |
| Shah Abdul Latif University | 2 |
| The University of Faisalabad | 2 |
| Sindh Madressatul Islam University | 2 |
| Women University of Azad Jammu & kashmir Bagh | 2 |
| BUITEMS – Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences | 2 |
| Information Technology University | 2 |
| Virtual University of Pakistan | 2 |
| Health Services Academy Islamabad | 2 |
| Khyber Medical University | 2 |
| Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University | 2 |
| Mirpur University of Science and Technology | 2 |
| Abasyn University | 2 |
| Federal Urdu University of Arts | 2 |
| City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar | 2 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus | 2 |
| Independent Consultant | 2 |
| National University of Technology | 2 |
| University of Lakki Marwat | 2 |
| Combined Military Hospital, Multan | 1 |
| Karakoram International University | 1 |
| University of Layyah | 1 |
| Government College Women University Sialkot | 1 |
| Mayo Hospital Lahore | 1 |
| Lady Reading Hospital | 1 |
| PCSIR Laboratories | 1 |
| Global Health Strategists and Implementers | 1 |
| Indus University | 1 |
| University of Health Sciences Lahore | 1 |
| National University of Modern Languages | 1 |
| Islamabad Model College for Boys | 1 |
| National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences Lahore | 1 |
| COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari campus | 1 |
| National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences Islamabad | 1 |
| HBS Hospital | 1 |
| The Aga Khan University Hospital | 1 |
| Iqra National University | 1 |
| Foundation University, Islamabad | 1 |
| NED University of Engineering & Technology | 1 |
| National Institute of Health Pakistan | 1 |
| Health Education and Literacy Programme (HELP) | 1 |
| Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research | 1 |
| Sarhad University of Science and IT | 1 |
| Institute of Strategic Studies | 1 |
| Grand Asian University | 1 |
| Govt: Degree College Gulabad | 1 |
| Rawalpindi Women University | 1 |
| Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology | 1 |
| Rawalpindi Medical University | 1 |
| Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences | 1 |
| National Agricultural Research Center | 1 |
| Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi | 1 |
| Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus | 1 |
| Shaikh Zayed Post-Graduate Medical Institute | 1 |
| Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal | 1 |
| KPK | 1 |
| Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology | 1 |
| Namal University | 1 |
| Khushal Khan Khattak University | 1 |
| Government College Women University Faisalabad | 1 |
| The Women University Multan | 1 |
| The University of Agriculture | 1 |
| Institute of Business Management, Karachi | 1 |
| University of Poonch Rawalakot | 1 |
| Institute of Southern Punjab Multan | 1 |
| University Multan | 1 |
| Center for Non-Communicable Diseases | 1 |
| The University of Chenab | 1 |
| Institute of Biomedical and Genetic Engineering | 1 |
| The Aga Khan University Medical College | 1 |
| Senate of Pakistan | 1 |
| Ghazi University | 1 |
| National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences Chiniot-Faisalabad | 1 |
| Poultry Research Institute, Rawalpindi | 1 |
| Gandhara University | 1 |
| Ncba&e | 1 |
| Kinnaird College | 1 |
| Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif AJK | 1 |
| Forman Christian College University | 1 |
| Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology | 1 |
| Government College of Management Sciences | 1 |
| Ziauddin Medical University | 1 |
| Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur | 1 |
| Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South Pakistan | 1 |
| Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology Pakistan | 1 |
| Abbottabad University of Science and Technology | 1 |
| Government Postgraduate Collage No.1 | 1 |
| University of Swat | 1 |
| Institute of Business Administration Karachi | 1 |
| University of Jhang | 1 |
| Ziauddin University | 1 |
| Government Post Graduate College Nowshera | 1 |